2011 Classic Truck Buyer's Guide

The classic truck marketplace is truly one of the fastest growing in the automotive hobby. From sheetmetal replacement parts to suspension upgrades to full replacement chassis to reproduction bodies, we're at an exciting point in time for the truck hobby. Some of the most cutting-edge technology is being implemented where it was otherwise before ignored. On the flip side of that is the growing popularity in all things retro, with a huge surge in unrestored, unmolested, patina'd workhorses. Both of these trends are good for the old truck lovers as they both contribute in saving those old haulers we all love so much.

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But what is really helping keep our hobby on its feet is the plethora of manufacturers who provide OEM replacement parts, reproduction bits, performance goods, and other services to help maintain and upgrade our old beast of burden. With the help of the vast aftermarket available, it's now possible to upgrade that straight axle'd, granny gear'd, six-equipped '55 Chevy to an LS1-powered, overdrive driven, highway hauler-with all the creature comforts your wife comes to expect from her daily driver. Gone are the days of the big clunky truck and here are the times of the slick smooth ride.

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We put together our annual Buyer's Guide to give you guys a sneak peak at some of the neatest parts and manufacturers available today for us truck enthusiasts. We hope you'll continue to flip back to it as the year goes on as you make headway into your project, giving you new ideas and resurrecting old ones as well. Or if you're finished with your project, perhaps we can influence you to undertake those couple of things you just never got around to the first time, like installing air conditioning or a stereo system. Whatever point in the restoration, customization, or rehabilitation stage you find yourself in, we hope the Buyer's Guide will be of help to you!

New Port Engineering
800-829-1929
2760 New Port Rd.
Washington, MO 63090
Manufactures a complete line of electric windshield wiper conversion kits and systems for many makes and models from 1927 to 1972

The 2011 Classic Truck Buyer's Guide is provided as a service to the readers of CLASSIC TRUCKS and Custom Classic Trucks magazines. The publisher is not responsible for omissions or typographical errors in the preceding information.